Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Announced May 2012
- Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was unveiled 24 months later than the CX3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX150 IS matches up against the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Ricoh CX3
SX150 IS | CX3 | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon SX150 IS
CX3 | SX150 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh CX3
SX150 IS | CX3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the CX3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and CX3 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and CX3.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX150 IS to give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX150 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.

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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Ricoh CX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-05-14 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 306 gr (0.67 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 130 photographs | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $249 | $329 |